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- Lesson 3 Overview
Syphilis - 0%Topic 1
IntroductionActivities- 0%Topic 2
Epidemiology in the United StatesActivities- 0%Topic 3
Microbiology, Pathogenesis, and TransmissionActivities- 0%Topic 4
Clinical ManifestationsActivities- 0%Topic 5
Laboratory DiagnosisActivities- 0%Topic 6
Screening for SyphilisActivities- 0%Topic 7
TreatmentActivities- 0%Topic 8
Post-Treatment Follow UpActivities- 0%Topic 9
Management of Sex PartnersActivities- 0%Topic 10
Counseling and EducationSyphilis Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: August 15th, 2024CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 2 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 2 MOC Part II Points, or
- 2 CNE contact hours and 2 CE contact hours (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017CNE and CME Review: September 11th, 2024CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2025 (2nd Edition)
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This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Syphilis and available until October 4th, 2021.Learning Objectives
- Summarize the epidemiology of Treponema pallidum infections in the United States
- Describe the microbiology and transmission of Treponema pallidum
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of the stages of syphilis in men, women, and children
- Compare the laboratory diagnostic methods used to diagnose syphilis
- Summarize routine syphilis screening recommendations
- List the CDC-recommended treatment regimens for syphilis infections
- Summarize counseling and education messages for individuals with syphilis infection
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneMeena S. Ramchandani, MDMeena S. Ramchandani, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneReviewers
Khalil G. Ghanem, MD, PhDKhalil G. Ghanem, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Principal Investigator, STD/HIV Prevention
Training Center at Johns HopkinsDisclosures:NoneLesson Plan
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Funded byCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Cooperative Agreement (CDC-RFA-PS20-2004)Created at University of WashingtonPart of IDEA PlatformCME provided byUniversity of Alabama BirminghamCNE provided byUniversity of Washington School of NursingCopyright © 2024 National STD CurriculumSince you've received 80% or better on this quiz, you may claim continuing education credit.
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